Phil Iwaniuk
PC GamerThe Last of Us Part 1 review
Published 4/6/2023
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PC / PS5 - 9/2/2022
The Last of Us Part I
Experience the emotional storytelling and unforgettable characters of Joel and Ellie in The Last of Us, winner of over 200 Game of the Year awards and now rebuilt for PlayStation 5. Enjoy a total overhaul of the original experience, faithfully reproduced but incorporating modernized gameplay, improved controls and expanded accessibility options. Plus, feel immersed with improved effects and enhanced exploration and combat. It also includes the Left Behind story DLC.
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- Naughty Dog
- Publisher
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
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Critic avg
79
13 scored reviews
Total coverage
13
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Score range
50–90
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 79 across 13 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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13 included scored reviews
90–1004 reviews · 31%
80–896 reviews · 46%
70–791 review · 8%
Below 702 reviews · 15%
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Jake Dekker
GameSpotThe Last Of Us Part I PS5 And PC Review - Desolation Row
Published 4/5/2023
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80
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalDalton Cooper
Game RantThe Last of Us PC Review
Published 4/1/2023
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Score
60
-19 vs critic avg
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Read originalRachel Kaser
GamesBeatThe Last of Us Part 1 review: Leave a good-looking corpse
Published 9/16/2022
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70
-9 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris Harding
DualShockersThe Last of Us: Part 1 PS5 Review
Published 9/6/2022
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90
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originalLuke Reilly
IGNIGN The Last of Us Part I Review
Published 8/31/2022
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90
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originalRory Mellon
Tom's GuideThe Last of Us Part I review | Tom's GuideTom's Guide
Published 8/31/2022
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90
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originalTom Orry
VG247The Last of Us Part I review – A PS5 remake that shines above most | VG247
Published 8/31/2022
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80
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalMichael Huber
Easy AlliesThe Last of Us Part I - Easy Allies Review - YouTube
Published 8/31/2022
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85
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalAnthony Taormina
Game RantGame Rant The Last of Us Part I Review
Published 8/31/2022
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90
+11 vs critic avg
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